Boise State ready to make noise in MWC

By Joseph Duarte |
August 30, 2011
| Updated: August 31, 2011 2:48am

The senior quarterback will enter the season among the leading candidates for the Heisman Trophy after finishing seventh in 2009 and fourth last season. In three seasons, Moore is 38-2 as a starter and has thrown for 10,867 yards and 99 touchdowns with only 19 interceptions.

Overview

The aftershocks from conference realignment were felt in the Mountain West last year, with BYU leaving to become an independent and Utah joining the Pac-12. Boise State begins play in the MWC this season. TCU will move to the Big East in 2012, and the MWC will add Nevada, Hawaii and Fresno State. In the meantime, Boise State and TCU clearly are the class of the conference.

Toughest schedule

Boise State

The Broncos face eight bowl teams from last season and play conference games at home against Air Force and TCU.